Anna Sugg's Blog, page 5
December 11, 2017
I Surprised Myself
Many of you participated in and succeeded in the NaNoWriMo.
October 24, 2017
Hair Color & Other News
Before I get to hair colors, I'd like to share about my busy October. By the end of the month I will have spent ONLY seven days at home! If you’re on my Newsletter list, forgive me for repeating a couple of things, but I wanted to let those on my blog list know how much fun I had at the Utah Readers Luncheon.
If you’re an avid reader, or not, but enjoy a good book once in a while, you should think about attending the Utah Readers Luncheon October 13, 2018. Registration starts April 1, 2018 at http://utrwa.org
I love readers. The readers that participated in the luncheon received a swag bag filled with goodies and they left with tons of gifts given to them at the author’s table they signed up to sit with. Readers are amazingly happy and smiling people. What a joy to be around them. All the readers were given a chance to meet the authors at the beginning. They were given a sheet with twenty-three authors’ names, giving them a chance to go around and meet each author and get their signature. Once their sheet was filled with signatures, they received a ticket for a huge door prize. All authors’ tables were decorated with a theme and each guest received tons of gifts in appreciation.
Mary Martinez, Stanalei Fletcher and I shared a table with some awesome readers.
I encourage you to join me, along with other wonderful, local authors October 13, 2018. Don’t worry, I’ll remind you when registration starts.
Now, Hair Color:
As a writer, how do you decide the color of your hero/heroine’s hair? I started a novel (western historical 1868) and my heroine’s name is Lenora Bennett, now I’m trying to decide on her eyes and hair coloring.
When I think about light-colored hair, I think blonde (spelled blond if masculine). Of course, the popular culture of blondes have a stereotype of being more sexually attractive and even known as flighty, shallow or even dimwitted compared to darker haired females. By the way, there’s also sandy, strawberry and dirty blondes, even towhead is used to describe people with yellowish hair. Oh, don’t forget fair complexion or faired-skin people are usually blonde. Aren’t they?
Did you know there’s both masculine and feminine forms for brunet/brunette too? The most common spelling and usage for these two colors are blondeand brunette. Brunettes are usually called brown haired and they’re usually stereotyped as serious, sophisticated and intelligent. Writers use the words chestnut, walnut, golden, and ash in place of brown-hair.
The noun redhead is a term for a variation of red hair colors: auburn, copper, ginger and even orange. The wording reddish-brown is used often. Redheads also have a cultural stereotype as being hot tempered, as well as having a high libido.
Differences in hair-color is subjective, as in strawberry blond can be a type of red hair too, or auburn can be referred to as brown hair or reddish brown.
Black-haired people use to be considered exotic, gothic, slutty, and sexy. What about the trendy colors? What does that say about your heroine? Blue, purple, pink??
If you know a person with blonde, brunette, red, or black hair, then you’re probably like me and don’t really believe in the hair-color stereotype. I’m sure you have many more words that describe your character’s hair-color and even some unusual descriptions. I’d like to hear them.
With that said, I’m still deciding the color of my character’s hair in my WIP. I just finished writing my heroine’s background and I’m getting to know her personality better, forming an image which is beginning to show hair color. I think the more you discover about your hero and heroine, the more they will appear giving you a total image of skin, hair, and eye coloring.
One last thing.If you’re in the area, you’re invited to the following event:
Fourth-Annual Local Authors & You EventSaturday, November 4, 2017
Noon - 5PM
Library's Viridian Event Center
8030 South 1825 West
West Jordan, UT 84088
I'll be there with many other published authors, providing free writing workshops, and book signings. More information: http://www.viridiancenter.org/events/authors_LocalAuthorsAndYou
Happy Reading, Judy
If you’re an avid reader, or not, but enjoy a good book once in a while, you should think about attending the Utah Readers Luncheon October 13, 2018. Registration starts April 1, 2018 at http://utrwa.org
I love readers. The readers that participated in the luncheon received a swag bag filled with goodies and they left with tons of gifts given to them at the author’s table they signed up to sit with. Readers are amazingly happy and smiling people. What a joy to be around them. All the readers were given a chance to meet the authors at the beginning. They were given a sheet with twenty-three authors’ names, giving them a chance to go around and meet each author and get their signature. Once their sheet was filled with signatures, they received a ticket for a huge door prize. All authors’ tables were decorated with a theme and each guest received tons of gifts in appreciation.
Mary Martinez, Stanalei Fletcher and I shared a table with some awesome readers.
I encourage you to join me, along with other wonderful, local authors October 13, 2018. Don’t worry, I’ll remind you when registration starts.Now, Hair Color:
As a writer, how do you decide the color of your hero/heroine’s hair? I started a novel (western historical 1868) and my heroine’s name is Lenora Bennett, now I’m trying to decide on her eyes and hair coloring.
When I think about light-colored hair, I think blonde (spelled blond if masculine). Of course, the popular culture of blondes have a stereotype of being more sexually attractive and even known as flighty, shallow or even dimwitted compared to darker haired females. By the way, there’s also sandy, strawberry and dirty blondes, even towhead is used to describe people with yellowish hair. Oh, don’t forget fair complexion or faired-skin people are usually blonde. Aren’t they?
Did you know there’s both masculine and feminine forms for brunet/brunette too? The most common spelling and usage for these two colors are blondeand brunette. Brunettes are usually called brown haired and they’re usually stereotyped as serious, sophisticated and intelligent. Writers use the words chestnut, walnut, golden, and ash in place of brown-hair.
The noun redhead is a term for a variation of red hair colors: auburn, copper, ginger and even orange. The wording reddish-brown is used often. Redheads also have a cultural stereotype as being hot tempered, as well as having a high libido.
Differences in hair-color is subjective, as in strawberry blond can be a type of red hair too, or auburn can be referred to as brown hair or reddish brown.
Black-haired people use to be considered exotic, gothic, slutty, and sexy. What about the trendy colors? What does that say about your heroine? Blue, purple, pink??
If you know a person with blonde, brunette, red, or black hair, then you’re probably like me and don’t really believe in the hair-color stereotype. I’m sure you have many more words that describe your character’s hair-color and even some unusual descriptions. I’d like to hear them.
With that said, I’m still deciding the color of my character’s hair in my WIP. I just finished writing my heroine’s background and I’m getting to know her personality better, forming an image which is beginning to show hair color. I think the more you discover about your hero and heroine, the more they will appear giving you a total image of skin, hair, and eye coloring.
One last thing.If you’re in the area, you’re invited to the following event:
Fourth-Annual Local Authors & You EventSaturday, November 4, 2017
Noon - 5PM
Library's Viridian Event Center
8030 South 1825 West
West Jordan, UT 84088
I'll be there with many other published authors, providing free writing workshops, and book signings. More information: http://www.viridiancenter.org/events/authors_LocalAuthorsAndYouHappy Reading, Judy
September 21, 2017
Planting Seeds of Love
I’d like to welcome author, N.N. Light. She writes Contemporary Romance, New Adult, and New Adult Romance.
Her newly released novella, Planting the Seed of Love is now available for $.99, for a short time only (September 22 – 24)
Blurb:Torn between two men, Sally must follow her heart and decide if love will lead her to the city or the countryside.
Twenty-Two-year-old Sally Rayton returns to the family farm she deserted four years ago to bury her grandfather. Her plan: to settle her grandfather’s estate and return to her life in the city with her boyfriend, Trevor Mattson.
Her childhood friend, Jack Smith, has other ideas.
Jack convinces Sally to transform the farm into a brewery and fulfill her grandfather’s dream while keeping the Rayton Farm in the family. Sally works side-by-side with Jack while Trevor is hundreds of miles away in the city. The more time she spends with Jack, the stronger her feelings are for him.
When Trevor shows up to propose to Sally right before Christmas and finds her in Jack’s embrace, she must make the biggest choice of her life: true love.
Excerpt:The next morning, Sally woke to the smell of sizzling bacon. She stretched in bed before putting on her robe. She glanced at the clock. It was already eight. She looked out the window. As far as she could see, snow covered everything like a warm glittering blanket. She hugged herself.
“So, this is what it means to be in love? I like it.”
She crept down the stairs, to see what Trevor was cooking. A smile lit her face and she sat in her grandpa’s rocking chair, watching Trevor in the kitchen. He wore a green plaid robe, his hair ruffled from sleep and there was a slight pillow crease across his left cheek. He flipped pancakes while whistling a classic rock song. She hugged her knees, reveling in her domestic bliss.
“I could get used to this,” she whispered.
He turned around and grinned.
“Good morning, beautiful. Want some coffee?”
She walked into the kitchen, giggling as if it was Christmas.
“It’s like I’m dreaming, what with you here, making breakfast.”
He handed her a mug of steaming coffee. She took a sip.
“Ahh, it’s just how I take it. Heavy cream and sugar.” She took another sip.
Trevor pulled her into his embrace.
“You are a vision in white, my angel.” He kissed her senseless. Her body responded and she burned with desire. She peppered kisses along his jawline.
“I want to go back to bed,” she whispered in his ear. She raked her teeth down his ear.
He moaned.
“You drive me crazy when you do that.” His hot breath seared her neck.
“Mmm…” she whispered.
He playfully slapped her butt.
“Vixen.”
She laughed seductively.
“Now go sit at the table and wait for breakfast.” He refilled her coffee. “Tsk tsk tsk, distracting the cook.” He winked.
What Readers Think:
“The author does a splendid job of building the internal tension as well as some wonderfully lighthearted interactions that play out perfectly and keep the reader engaged. The secondary characters are well thought out, and bring an added dimension to the setting.” – USA Today Bestselling Author Jacquie Biggar
“Great descriptive narrative, vivid dialogue that not only breathed life into the characters but provided a window into life in a tight knit countryside community. The countryside community was portrayed so positively, it even lured this committed city girl into sampling a taste of country life with a farm visit next holiday.” -- Ariel C.
“For a short story, this one is so well-developed and full of wonderful characters, it was a pleasure to read.” – K. Westrope
Buy Links:99 Cents at Amazon US (September 22 - 24)!Free on Kindle Unlimited Worldwide!
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01581XM50 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26134330-planting-the-seeds-of-love
Author Bio: N. N. Light is the best-selling husband-wife writing team, commonly known as Mr. N and Mrs. N.
Mrs. N. has been creating stories ever since she was little. Her grandfather remembers when she was two years old, she would stand at the top of the stairs and tell him a story filled with emotion (and in a language foreign to him) with her hands on her hips. Let’s just say she was a born storyteller.
Sign up for their author newsletter to get exclusive content, sales and be entered to win a $5 Amazon US Gift Card every month: https://t.co/6B7trIIph6
They’re blissfully happy and loves all things chocolate, books, music, movies, art, sports, trains, history, cooking and baking. Their mantra is to spread the Light.
Most of the time you can find them on Twitter or getting new ideas on how to spread the Light on Pinterest. They’re a proud member of ASMSG and Independent Author Network.
In addition to being authors, they’re also book promoters/reviewers, social media marketers/influencers and the owners of N. N. Light Author Promotions. They both love books, have ever since they were young. Matching up books and readers is something that gives them great pleasure.
They’d love to connect with you either via email or via these various social media sites:Website: http://princessofthelight.comNewsletter: ow.ly/jWec308TabL Blog: https://princessofthelight.wordpress.comGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/nnlightTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/NNP_W_LightBookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/n-n-lightPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/nnlightLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/n-n-light/90/1a7/902Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/118060034268079734144/postsAmazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/nnlight Independent Author Network: http://www.independentauthornetwork.com/n-n-light.html
Her newly released novella, Planting the Seed of Love is now available for $.99, for a short time only (September 22 – 24)
Blurb:Torn between two men, Sally must follow her heart and decide if love will lead her to the city or the countryside.
Twenty-Two-year-old Sally Rayton returns to the family farm she deserted four years ago to bury her grandfather. Her plan: to settle her grandfather’s estate and return to her life in the city with her boyfriend, Trevor Mattson.
Her childhood friend, Jack Smith, has other ideas.
Jack convinces Sally to transform the farm into a brewery and fulfill her grandfather’s dream while keeping the Rayton Farm in the family. Sally works side-by-side with Jack while Trevor is hundreds of miles away in the city. The more time she spends with Jack, the stronger her feelings are for him.
When Trevor shows up to propose to Sally right before Christmas and finds her in Jack’s embrace, she must make the biggest choice of her life: true love.
Excerpt:The next morning, Sally woke to the smell of sizzling bacon. She stretched in bed before putting on her robe. She glanced at the clock. It was already eight. She looked out the window. As far as she could see, snow covered everything like a warm glittering blanket. She hugged herself.
“So, this is what it means to be in love? I like it.”
She crept down the stairs, to see what Trevor was cooking. A smile lit her face and she sat in her grandpa’s rocking chair, watching Trevor in the kitchen. He wore a green plaid robe, his hair ruffled from sleep and there was a slight pillow crease across his left cheek. He flipped pancakes while whistling a classic rock song. She hugged her knees, reveling in her domestic bliss.
“I could get used to this,” she whispered.
He turned around and grinned.
“Good morning, beautiful. Want some coffee?”
She walked into the kitchen, giggling as if it was Christmas.
“It’s like I’m dreaming, what with you here, making breakfast.”
He handed her a mug of steaming coffee. She took a sip.
“Ahh, it’s just how I take it. Heavy cream and sugar.” She took another sip.
Trevor pulled her into his embrace.
“You are a vision in white, my angel.” He kissed her senseless. Her body responded and she burned with desire. She peppered kisses along his jawline.
“I want to go back to bed,” she whispered in his ear. She raked her teeth down his ear.
He moaned.
“You drive me crazy when you do that.” His hot breath seared her neck.
“Mmm…” she whispered.
He playfully slapped her butt.
“Vixen.”
She laughed seductively.
“Now go sit at the table and wait for breakfast.” He refilled her coffee. “Tsk tsk tsk, distracting the cook.” He winked.
What Readers Think:
“The author does a splendid job of building the internal tension as well as some wonderfully lighthearted interactions that play out perfectly and keep the reader engaged. The secondary characters are well thought out, and bring an added dimension to the setting.” – USA Today Bestselling Author Jacquie Biggar
“Great descriptive narrative, vivid dialogue that not only breathed life into the characters but provided a window into life in a tight knit countryside community. The countryside community was portrayed so positively, it even lured this committed city girl into sampling a taste of country life with a farm visit next holiday.” -- Ariel C.
“For a short story, this one is so well-developed and full of wonderful characters, it was a pleasure to read.” – K. Westrope
Buy Links:99 Cents at Amazon US (September 22 - 24)!Free on Kindle Unlimited Worldwide!
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01581XM50 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26134330-planting-the-seeds-of-love
Author Bio: N. N. Light is the best-selling husband-wife writing team, commonly known as Mr. N and Mrs. N.
Mrs. N. has been creating stories ever since she was little. Her grandfather remembers when she was two years old, she would stand at the top of the stairs and tell him a story filled with emotion (and in a language foreign to him) with her hands on her hips. Let’s just say she was a born storyteller.
Sign up for their author newsletter to get exclusive content, sales and be entered to win a $5 Amazon US Gift Card every month: https://t.co/6B7trIIph6
They’re blissfully happy and loves all things chocolate, books, music, movies, art, sports, trains, history, cooking and baking. Their mantra is to spread the Light.
Most of the time you can find them on Twitter or getting new ideas on how to spread the Light on Pinterest. They’re a proud member of ASMSG and Independent Author Network.
In addition to being authors, they’re also book promoters/reviewers, social media marketers/influencers and the owners of N. N. Light Author Promotions. They both love books, have ever since they were young. Matching up books and readers is something that gives them great pleasure.
They’d love to connect with you either via email or via these various social media sites:Website: http://princessofthelight.comNewsletter: ow.ly/jWec308TabL Blog: https://princessofthelight.wordpress.comGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/nnlightTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/NNP_W_LightBookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/n-n-lightPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/nnlightLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/n-n-light/90/1a7/902Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/118060034268079734144/postsAmazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/nnlight Independent Author Network: http://www.independentauthornetwork.com/n-n-light.html
September 14, 2017
Dwindling Summer
Dwindling Summer really means Autumn. Right! Hope you've had a wonderful summer (winter for those of you down under).
Much to my regret SUMMER is coming to an end in Utah. I know…mid 80s to 90s during the day doesn’t seem like summer’s ending. But, our mornings are cool and the nights are cooling down. Plus, I don’t feel as if the 90s are as hot as it was in July and August (sure, maybe my imagination). Moving on!
Since my new release, Karibou Magic, I’ve been working on two stories. Why two? Because they’re stuck in my head and need to be written! One is a fourth book taking place in the western town I invented in the Silver Sage Creek Novels. I love the town and have a character that wants to live there and meet some of those characters from the first three novels. The other story that I’m working on (outline so far) is more of a futuristic Sci-Fi – we’ll see how that goes.
For right now, I want to share with you the herbs I grew during the summer months.
I’ve been harvesting my herbs and decided to make a mixture for use during the fall, winter, and spring months. I’m excited. I took all my herbs that I grew in my herb box and flower garden (the herb box is in the background behind my lavender plant):
Basil & Red Peppers, Lemon Balm, Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme & Oregano
I also grew chives, dill, Anaheim peppers, and Jalapeno peppers. By the way, take a look at my spicy bell pepper and pumpkin
Okay, back to my herbs. I cut and dried several herbs, combined a mixture and put them in an air tight jar. Then I labeled the jar and gave it to my husband who does a lot of grilling and smoking.
Ingredients: Rosemary, thyme, parsley, chives, sweet basil, dill, oregano, red peppers, Anaheim peppers, garlic salt, Jalapeno peppers, lemon balm
Before grilling, smoking, or baking meats, sauté the herb mixture in melted butter, then coat meat.
My hubby sautéed the herb mixture in butter, then coated the pork roast for smoking (he’s also used it on grilled chicken). It was delicious.
By the way, his buddies do lots of smoking and asked him if I would sale them a jar. He said, “Sure. $5.99!” They each bought a jar and love it! I loved it!
So I guess I’ll be making more. Interested? Email me if you’re interested in purchasing a jar of Judy’s Homegrown Herbs judybakersugg@gmail.com
Do you have an herb garden? If so, do you use them and how do you harvest them? I’d love to hear from you.
Enjoy what's left of summer. Judy
Much to my regret SUMMER is coming to an end in Utah. I know…mid 80s to 90s during the day doesn’t seem like summer’s ending. But, our mornings are cool and the nights are cooling down. Plus, I don’t feel as if the 90s are as hot as it was in July and August (sure, maybe my imagination). Moving on!
Since my new release, Karibou Magic, I’ve been working on two stories. Why two? Because they’re stuck in my head and need to be written! One is a fourth book taking place in the western town I invented in the Silver Sage Creek Novels. I love the town and have a character that wants to live there and meet some of those characters from the first three novels. The other story that I’m working on (outline so far) is more of a futuristic Sci-Fi – we’ll see how that goes.
For right now, I want to share with you the herbs I grew during the summer months.
I’ve been harvesting my herbs and decided to make a mixture for use during the fall, winter, and spring months. I’m excited. I took all my herbs that I grew in my herb box and flower garden (the herb box is in the background behind my lavender plant):
Basil & Red Peppers, Lemon Balm, Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme & Oregano
I also grew chives, dill, Anaheim peppers, and Jalapeno peppers. By the way, take a look at my spicy bell pepper and pumpkin
Okay, back to my herbs. I cut and dried several herbs, combined a mixture and put them in an air tight jar. Then I labeled the jar and gave it to my husband who does a lot of grilling and smoking.
Ingredients: Rosemary, thyme, parsley, chives, sweet basil, dill, oregano, red peppers, Anaheim peppers, garlic salt, Jalapeno peppers, lemon balmBefore grilling, smoking, or baking meats, sauté the herb mixture in melted butter, then coat meat.
My hubby sautéed the herb mixture in butter, then coated the pork roast for smoking (he’s also used it on grilled chicken). It was delicious.
By the way, his buddies do lots of smoking and asked him if I would sale them a jar. He said, “Sure. $5.99!” They each bought a jar and love it! I loved it!
So I guess I’ll be making more. Interested? Email me if you’re interested in purchasing a jar of Judy’s Homegrown Herbs judybakersugg@gmail.com
Do you have an herb garden? If so, do you use them and how do you harvest them? I’d love to hear from you.
Enjoy what's left of summer. Judy
August 9, 2017
Amazing Heroines
Do you have a favorite movie heroine that’s a kick ass woman? My husband and I went to see Atomic Blonde. They say she is probably the female 007.
Then, I started thinking about some of the strong heroines that I liked. Since my favorite movies are Sci-Fi, I listed some of my heroines that I really liked the best.
Ripley
Leia Organa
Sarah Connor 
River Tam
Zoe
Katniss
Tris 
Black Widow If you recognize these amazing women who are kick ass heroines who can shoot and stab their way through their adversaries, then you must enjoy the sci-fi movies too. I like the women that recognize their own femininity, yet are capable of becoming a full-on warrior to survive as a walking-weapon (Wonder Woman), and actually take control of a situation. There’s a diversity of awesome women in all genres, not only in movies, but in books.
When I was in middle school, I checked out a book from the library titled, Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell. I was enthralled with the character, Scarlett O’Hara. A spoiled, self-centered brat learned to claw her way out of poverty, meeting war, famine, and heartbreak head-on – to survive, she fought hard and long. To this day, she’s still one of my favorite heroines. Oh, right back to Atomic Blonde, a cold war spy thriller. I have to admit, I didn’t like the character, Lorraine Broughton. I’m not really sure why. I’m still mulling that over. Yes, Charlize Theron did a great acting job and ballet choreographing fights, but there was something about her character I had a problem with – not sure what yet. Yes, the character is complex. She has a mission to complete causing her to be a fighting machine (lots of fighting). Now, I really liked her character in Mad Max, and thought she actually made the movie worth watching in Snow White and the Huntsman, or is it just Huntsman. Of course Chris Hemsworth wasn’t hard to watch.
Do you have a favorite bad-ass heroine that’s beautiful, tough, and a force of nature to recon with? Movie? Book?
June 30, 2017
Christmas in July
I’m celebrating Christmas in July for my new release Karibou Magic.
Since Christmas is my favorite holiday, I decided a July Christmas would be prefect to celebrate my release. Besides, how could I wait to release a Christmas story, December is too far!
An old veterinarian brings Christmas magic back into her life with his special reindeer. Will his handsome son shatter that belief? Blurb:Christmas is magic. At least that’s what Eva Mars Bowman thought until that tragic night. Running from her past, she accepts a job with an old veterinarian in a small town in Wyoming. With Doc’s help and his magical reindeer, she has a reason to believe in Christmas magic once again.
Her newly found Christmas magic shatters. Doc’s estranged son, Trebek Nickolas, returns with plans to change all that his father has built, including getting rid of the reindeer.
Compared to his father, Trebek is coldhearted and wants nothing to do with Christmas? Can she convince him that forgiving and loving will bring back the Christmas magic he knew as a child? Will Christmas magic be stripped away from her life again, forever?
Join me for FIVE DAYS in July in celebrating a Christmas story filled with surprises, magic, love, and the Christmas spirit in the small town of Karibou, Wyoming.
If you enjoy reading about magical, fantasy Christmases, I’m happy to send a present your way.
All you have to do is open the wrapped present under the tree.
Merry July Christmas.
xoxo, Judy
June 2, 2017
News Alert and Cutting a Watermelon
News Alert: Karibou Magic is now available.
June’s here and summer’s around the corner, and I’m excited to announce my Christmas Fantasy novel is now available.
Blurb:
Christmas is magic. At least that’s what Eva Mars Bowman thought until that tragic night. Running from her past, she accepts a job with an old veterinarian in a small town in Wyoming. With Doc’s help and his magical reindeer, she has a reason to believe in Christmas magic once again.
Her newly found Christmas magic shatters. Doc’s estranged son, Trebek Nickolas, returns with plans to change all that his father has built, including getting rid of the reindeer.
Compared to his father, Trebek is coldhearted and wants nothing to do with Christmas? Can she convince him that forgiving and loving will bring back the Christmas magic he knew as a child? Will Christmas magic be stripped away from her life again, forever?
Link: AmazonI’m also working on another western novel where one of my characters grow watermelons.
I love a sweet juicy watermelon. I have to confess, I can eat an entire watermelon all by myself! Here’s a few tidbits on picking out the best watermelon:
Check for a Field Spot: these are natural field spots, which you can find on the watermelon indicating where it rested on the ground. This means it’s the best one to choose. The watermelon should have a creamy-yellow or orange-yellow spots. Pick these, they’re the best.
Check for Webbing indicating the times the bees touched the flower, which means more pollination, the sweeter the melon.
Did you buy a Boy or Girl Watermelon? Yup, watermelons have genders. The elongated watermelons are ‘boys’, while the round, stout watermelons are ‘girls’. One other thing, remember the boy watermelons are watery while the girls are sweeter.
What Size is your watermelon? Sometimes we think ‘bigger is better’. Not always. The best watermelons are average-sized – not too small, not too big, just right.
Last, but still important. The Tail: Indicates its ripeness. Green tail means it was picked too soon – not good. A dried tail means the best tasting watermelon.
I found a short video on how to cut a watermelon, check it out – it works. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-S1BD9pvuk#action=share
Happy Watermelon tasting,
Judy
June’s here and summer’s around the corner, and I’m excited to announce my Christmas Fantasy novel is now available.
Blurb:
Christmas is magic. At least that’s what Eva Mars Bowman thought until that tragic night. Running from her past, she accepts a job with an old veterinarian in a small town in Wyoming. With Doc’s help and his magical reindeer, she has a reason to believe in Christmas magic once again.
Her newly found Christmas magic shatters. Doc’s estranged son, Trebek Nickolas, returns with plans to change all that his father has built, including getting rid of the reindeer.
Compared to his father, Trebek is coldhearted and wants nothing to do with Christmas? Can she convince him that forgiving and loving will bring back the Christmas magic he knew as a child? Will Christmas magic be stripped away from her life again, forever?
Link: AmazonI’m also working on another western novel where one of my characters grow watermelons. 
I love a sweet juicy watermelon. I have to confess, I can eat an entire watermelon all by myself! Here’s a few tidbits on picking out the best watermelon:
Check for a Field Spot: these are natural field spots, which you can find on the watermelon indicating where it rested on the ground. This means it’s the best one to choose. The watermelon should have a creamy-yellow or orange-yellow spots. Pick these, they’re the best.
Check for Webbing indicating the times the bees touched the flower, which means more pollination, the sweeter the melon.
Did you buy a Boy or Girl Watermelon? Yup, watermelons have genders. The elongated watermelons are ‘boys’, while the round, stout watermelons are ‘girls’. One other thing, remember the boy watermelons are watery while the girls are sweeter. What Size is your watermelon? Sometimes we think ‘bigger is better’. Not always. The best watermelons are average-sized – not too small, not too big, just right.
Last, but still important. The Tail: Indicates its ripeness. Green tail means it was picked too soon – not good. A dried tail means the best tasting watermelon.
I found a short video on how to cut a watermelon, check it out – it works. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-S1BD9pvuk#action=share
Happy Watermelon tasting,
Judy
April 17, 2017
Author Guest
Click HERE for her WebsiteJoin me as I welcome guest author Mary Martinez.
Hi Mary, we’re excited to watch you video and learn more about the Beckett Series and your third book, Quiet.
The Beckett’s have a strong sense of family and honor.When one of their own is threatened, their bond is as strong as a badge of steel.
Quiet
Book III The Beckett SeriesChristine Beckett’s dream of partnership in a prestigious New York City law firm has finally come to fruition. She has financial security, a loving family, and owns her home, why does she need a man?
Detective Solomon has worked with Tyler Beckett on several cases, he almost feels he is part of the Beckett clan. He considers them his good friends, except for Christine who seems to look down her professional nose at him.
Christine receives a threatening note and her townhouse echoes with mysterious cries in the night. That is when the handsome and irritating detective insists he temporarily move in to protect her. To add insult, it is with her family’s blessing.
Buy Links:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Beckett-Book-Mary-Martinez-ebook/dp/B00C03KI6QBarnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/quiet-mary-martinez/1115359889?ean=9781483951058Books A Million: http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Quiet-Book-III-Beckett-Series/Mary-Martinez/9781483951058?id=6218957261198Indie Bound: http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781483951058
Where to find Mary:Web site: http://www.marymartinez.com/Mary’s Garden Blog: http://marysbooksblogger.blogspot.com/The After Work Cook Blog: http://theafterworkcook.blogspot.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMaryMa... Twitter: https://twitter.com/marylmartinezPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/marylmartinez3/Google +: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+MaryMartinez3Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1646623.Mary_MartinezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlmartinez3/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTww3B2ofa11UPFrSe0WGAg
Find out about Disappear Book I at Author Stanalei Fletcher’s blog http://www.stanaleifletcher.com/blog/
Find out about Innocent Book II at Author Marie Higgins’ - I Must be Dreaming blog http://mariehiggins84302.blogspot.com/
And finally find out about Illusion: Utopia the Beginning Book IV and Profit: Utopia the Conclusion Book V at Mary’s Garden Blog on April 22, 2017: http://marysbooksblogger.blogspot.com/
Abandoned Book VI will be available soon. Preview: http://www.marymartinez.com/abandoned.html
Rafflecopter – Ends April 30that midnight. Win a $25 Gift card from the store of your choice.
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Loved your video Mary. Thank you for sharing and good luck to the winner of your raffle
April 7, 2017
Spring brings out the Blooms
I have a News Alert:
I’m excited about Utah’s 3rdAnnual Readers Luncheon. I’ll be hosting a table with Mary Martinez and Stanalei Fletcher. Hurry and register. Tables are filling up fast. I’d love to have you sitting at my table for the luncheon. Click HERE for more information.
REGISTER TODAY FOR THE UTAH ROMANCE WRITERS READERS LUNCHEON WHEN: OCTOBER 14, 2017TIME: 12:00 – 3:00 PMLOCATION: DAVIS CONFERENCE CENTER
1651 North 700 West, Layton, Utah 84041REGISTER: http://www.utahreadersluncheon.com
During the month of April we start to look forward the grass turning green, spring flowers popping up their heads to burst forth into bright colors, and we celebrate Easter, at least we do this year because Easter arrives on the Sunday after the spring equinox.
Easter is also called Pascah, Ancient Greek word for Passover, which is a holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. As in the New Testament this occurred on the third day of his burial after his crucifixion by the Romans, 30AD. Did you know the Bible mentions Easter? You’ll find it in the King James Bible, Acts 12:1-4, but surely, the apostles didn’t celebrate with colored eggs, chocolate, and peeps!
I’m giving away an Easter Bag filled with goodies.
Click HERE
Enter the drawing for a free print copy of Secret Past and Karibou Magic and a cute bunny, along with other goodies in the bag.
All you have to do is sign up for my newsletter: Judy's Chatty Coffee Corner. Winner's name will be drawn on April 17. (Note: US and Canada only)
I know how overloaded some of you are with newsletters, so just to let you know that I send a Newsletter only when I have (1) New Release, (2) Special Event, (3) Special Giveaways.
If you are a winner and you've read Secret Past, let me know which other book you would lik me to send in the Easter Bag.
Judy
I’m excited about Utah’s 3rdAnnual Readers Luncheon. I’ll be hosting a table with Mary Martinez and Stanalei Fletcher. Hurry and register. Tables are filling up fast. I’d love to have you sitting at my table for the luncheon. Click HERE for more information.
REGISTER TODAY FOR THE UTAH ROMANCE WRITERS READERS LUNCHEON WHEN: OCTOBER 14, 2017TIME: 12:00 – 3:00 PMLOCATION: DAVIS CONFERENCE CENTER1651 North 700 West, Layton, Utah 84041REGISTER: http://www.utahreadersluncheon.com
During the month of April we start to look forward the grass turning green, spring flowers popping up their heads to burst forth into bright colors, and we celebrate Easter, at least we do this year because Easter arrives on the Sunday after the spring equinox.
Easter is also called Pascah, Ancient Greek word for Passover, which is a holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. As in the New Testament this occurred on the third day of his burial after his crucifixion by the Romans, 30AD. Did you know the Bible mentions Easter? You’ll find it in the King James Bible, Acts 12:1-4, but surely, the apostles didn’t celebrate with colored eggs, chocolate, and peeps!
I’m giving away an Easter Bag filled with goodies.Click HERE
Enter the drawing for a free print copy of Secret Past and Karibou Magic and a cute bunny, along with other goodies in the bag.
All you have to do is sign up for my newsletter: Judy's Chatty Coffee Corner. Winner's name will be drawn on April 17. (Note: US and Canada only)
I know how overloaded some of you are with newsletters, so just to let you know that I send a Newsletter only when I have (1) New Release, (2) Special Event, (3) Special Giveaways.
If you are a winner and you've read Secret Past, let me know which other book you would lik me to send in the Easter Bag.
Judy
March 25, 2017
Authors in Bloom
Spring is in the air. It’s time for the 6th Annual Authors in Bloom Blog Hop.Monday March 27 – Wednesday April 5, 21710 Days of Giveaways, Gardening Tips, Recipes and More!
How do you enter to win everything from books to swag, promotional products and more! The GRAND PRIZE is an ereader of your choice (up to $200 value). A second prize of $25 gift card for winner’s choice of book retailers, available to US and INTL residents, except where prohibited by law. To win the grand prize, you must visit each and every author on the hop (see below). Each site will post the links of participating authors, but please feel free to visit www.diannevenetta.comto find the author link list at any point in time.Grand prize entrants will be entered via a Rafflecopter giveaway widget, available on the initial and final landing page of this hop, located on BloominThyme. All entries (and actions) will be verified to deem winners.
Good Luck to all.I will be giving away a free ebook, Karibou Magic to the winner. Karibou Magic is a fantasy romance (clean romance):
An old veterinarian brings Christmas magic back into her life with his special reindeer. Will his handsome son shatter that belief?
I would like to share a recipe with you that Dr. Mars Bowman ordered at a restaurant in Karibou, Wyoming:
Easy Mexican Chicken
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
cooking spray
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar cheesl
Preheat oven 375 dgreesF
Heat a greased skillet to medium. Rub chicken with garlic, salt, pepper to taste
Place in hot skillet, brown on both sides 10 to 15 minutes
Transfer chicken to baking dish, top with salsa and cheese
Bake until cheese is bubbly and starts to brown,20 minutes
Serve with Spanish Rice
Video:
Authors in Bloom Participants
How do you enter to win everything from books to swag, promotional products and more! The GRAND PRIZE is an ereader of your choice (up to $200 value). A second prize of $25 gift card for winner’s choice of book retailers, available to US and INTL residents, except where prohibited by law. To win the grand prize, you must visit each and every author on the hop (see below). Each site will post the links of participating authors, but please feel free to visit www.diannevenetta.comto find the author link list at any point in time.Grand prize entrants will be entered via a Rafflecopter giveaway widget, available on the initial and final landing page of this hop, located on BloominThyme. All entries (and actions) will be verified to deem winners.
Good Luck to all.I will be giving away a free ebook, Karibou Magic to the winner. Karibou Magic is a fantasy romance (clean romance):
An old veterinarian brings Christmas magic back into her life with his special reindeer. Will his handsome son shatter that belief? I would like to share a recipe with you that Dr. Mars Bowman ordered at a restaurant in Karibou, Wyoming:
Easy Mexican Chicken
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
cooking spray
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar cheesl
Preheat oven 375 dgreesF
Heat a greased skillet to medium. Rub chicken with garlic, salt, pepper to taste
Place in hot skillet, brown on both sides 10 to 15 minutes
Transfer chicken to baking dish, top with salsa and cheese
Bake until cheese is bubbly and starts to brown,20 minutes
Serve with Spanish Rice
Video:
Authors in Bloom Participants
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